Ramadan: Northern Speakers urge Muslims to pray for Nigeria

The Speaker advised Muslims to pray against Insecurity Bedeviling the Nation.

The Northern Speakers Forum, NSF, has called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray to Almighty Allah for the quick resolution of the security challenges currently confronting the nation.

Zailani noted that invocation and supplication to God is the greatest weapon of believers, especially Nigerians at a difficult time such as this.

The chairman of the forum and speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly,  Rt Hon Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani, made the call on Saturday in a Ramadan message signed by his SA media and Publicity , Honourable Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani.

Speaker Zailani  enjoined Muslims to conduct themselves very well during the holy month in order to maximize the spiritual and physical benefits inherent in the month.

He identified good intention, prayers, and firmness of purpose in the pursuit of good deeds as conditions for reaping the benefits of the holy month.

The statement reminded Muslims that Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and urged the faithfuls to accord it all the necessary attention by being proactive in decisions and actions that will ensure their full participation in the fast.

The Speaker further urged Nigerians to let their actions match their prayers.

"As we begin the Ramadan fast, we must take actions that match our prayers. The holy month is a period of sacrifice, prayers and reflection on our attitudes and contributions to nation-building. It bears repeating here that without peace and unity, socio economic development will continue to elude our society,” he added.

It also called on preachers to guard their utterances during the fasting period. It urged them to concentrate on the true teachings of Islam rather than engage in mutual recrimination as was the case in the past.

“Muslim scholars should instead educate their audience of what is expected of Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan to earn Allah’s blessings,” the statement said.

Buratai Academy plays 2-2 in friendly match with AMD DC Doma

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Buratai Football Academy on Monday, played a 2-2 draw with visiting AMD FC Doma.

This was in a second leg friendly match, organised to keep the players of the academy in shape.

The visitors, AMD had earlier in the first half taken a two-goal lead before the hosts leveled up in the highly explosive encounter, played at the Tukur-Tukur Farms football pitch located along Abuja-Keffi Highway.

Buratai Academy pulled one back in the dying minutes of the first half, before leveling in the extra time.

Notable dignitaries that watched the match were, His Excellency, Ambassador Tukur Yusuf Buratai, Lt. General Lamidi Adeosun (rtd),  Dr. Manzo Ahmed and Idris Mamman.

Others are Chairman of Buratai Academy, Engineer Hassan Mohammed and Secretary of the academy, Engineer Usman Ibrahim.

2023: Dikko Best amongst Southern Kaduna senatorial aspirants, says PDP Chairman

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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Abdulrahaman Ibrahim, has opined that Hon. Samson Monday Dikko remain the best amongst the Southern Kaduna Senatorial aspirants in the 2023 general elections.

Abdulrahaman stated this when the aspirant paid a familiarisation visit to the excos of the party on Friday, saying that Dikko, who is the current State House of Assembly member representing Jaba Constituency has stood firm during their time of travails.

According to him, the lawmaker was with them when Hon. Morendia Tanko was rigged out having won his election under the platform of the PDP, adding that he was with them when their member, Hon. Nuhu Goro was suspended for one year over an alleged gross misconduct in the floor of the House.

He added, "The Senatorial hopeful also settled the bills to the lawyer standing for our case in the High Court when our party was in crises and we won the case."

He tasked Dikko to be more prepared ahead of the 2023 Southern Kaduna Senatorial seat, stressing that the other aspirants have wealth of experience, financially strong, hold so many positions and well connected.

The Senatorial aspirant who is also the member representing Jaba Constituency, said he is in the race to serve humanity and to also salvage the region from the quagmire of old political class.

He explained, "I believed with your support we'll entrench true Democratic values, promote development and peaceful co-existence among our diverse ethnic and religious group in Southern Kaduna."

While in his Country home, Jaba Local Government, the lawmaker inaugurated his campaign team while charging them to put in their best for victory is in their side.

The aspirant had earlier donated rappers to 250 women and donated cash to the party excos in the two Local Government Areas respectively.

In her remarks, wife of the Senatoria aspirant, Dr. Chetachi Dikko, said it is time for Southern Kaduna to make a change toward voting candidates that would represent their yernings and aspirations.

" Don't allow yourself to be bought over by people who at the end of the day cannot represent your interest or pick your call during your time of travails.

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Zailani Says No Faction In APC, Charges Faithful To Participate Massively In Kaduna LG Primaries

The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Yusuf Zailani has assured that there is no faction in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Federal, State or local government level.

Zailani expressed this in a statement signed by his S.A Media and Publicity , Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, dated May 8.

According to the statement, Zailani was speaking ahead of the APC Local Councils Primaries for the Kaduna State LG Polls billed for today 8 May, 2021.

"I am surprised that an individual who is not popular, knowing he would lose the primaries in Igabi went all out trying to hide under a non existent faction to try to make the primaries lose credibility.

"In the APC, from Federal to State to my Constituency Igabi LGA, there is no faction. We remain one big formidable family," the Speaker was quoted.

Zailani who is also the Chairman of Northern Speakers Forum, therefore, called on all party faithful to turn out in large numbers and elect the party's candidates across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State.

CONDOLENCE : Chairman Northern Speakers condoles Taraba state Government, family over Aisha demise

The Speaker Kaduna state House of Assembly, Chairman Northern Speakers Forum,  Rt Hon. Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani on Friday condoled with Taraba state Government, family , and friends on the demise of Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, popularly known as Mama Taraba, former minister of Women Affairs and also a senator of the 7th assembly and governortorial candidate of the APC in Taraba state during the 2015 General Election

This was contained in a statement signed by S.A Media and publicity to the Speaker Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani and made available to the press in Kaduna  on Friday 7th May 2021

The Speaker expressed shock  over the news of the death of the former minister saying “I received with utter shock the news of the passing away of our mother Aisha Jummai Alhassan" 

 “Mama lived a happy life and we shall miss her dearly; her wonderful memories and kind words will never be forgotten”

Mama Taraba  was an Honourable and gentle woman, her past service to the Nation is well acknowledged."

Zailani prayed Allah to forgive late Aisha Jummai Alhassan, grant her eternal rest in Aljannar Firdaus and give the family, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Alchohol dealers kick as LG Chair seals shops

Hotel /Beer and Liquor Proprietors Association,  Zaria Branch, has alleged that the  Chairman, Sabon-Gari Council of Kaduna State, Engr. Mohammed Ibrahim Usman tactically demolished Kasuwan Dole (local drinks market) in Dushi Waje, Sabon-Gari zaria to ban sales of alchohol. 

They also alleged that the council boss sealed 300 Beer Parlours and enacted a By-law, which contains stringent conditions inimical for the sales and consumption of alcohol.

Representative of the  association, Mr Thaddeus Tabugbo, said, the sealing of beer parlours exercise  which commenced on Saturday 18th July 2020, was based on order obtained from Magistrate Court under Chief Magistrate Zainab Garba Muhammed. 

The association further stated that, while they were waiting for approval of the local government to renew their license, the chairman of the council  invited them for a meeting. 

The group disclosed that on the course of their meeting, they were slammed down by the Chairman of the council as operating illegal business pemises without license and directed officials of the council to go and closedown all hotels and joints until new licenses are obtained.

The association went to High Court and obtained a Court injunction restraining the council from implementing the chairman closure order.

The association expressed dismay that while the High Court was yet to deliver the judgement, the council went and obtained an order from Magistrate Court based on Bye-Law of Sabon Gari Local Government 2020, to sealed up all their business premises beginning from Saturday 18th July 2020, till August 2020, when the case will come up for hearing.

Reacting to the By-law, the body reiterated that the council enacted the By-law to stop liquor and spirit dealers from the sale and consumption of alcohol within the area, which faced condemnation from dealers of liquor and spirit in Sabon Gari Local Government area.

The condition attached to the new application form for obtaining the license, made  available to journalists by the association provided that the Ward, village head must recommend any applicant to qualified, while the district head name, stamp and signature must be endorsed.

Application  for new license duly signed by applicant upon received of an application reason parts: The council shall cost same to be displayed in conspicuous public place and invite objection to the issuance of the license from the residence of the area where the license is applied for and the objection must be received within 14 days of the application meaning that before giving the association the license the community to operate this beer business, people shall be invited to confirm whether a license should be giving to sell beer in that community.

“On the expiration of the 14 days if no objection is received the council may proceed to issue the license but if an objection is raised the applicant shall be informed.

“Upon the receipt of the application representative of the council shall proceed to either issue the license or reject the application and then inform the applicant of the rejection of the application immediately.

“That the liquor/spirit may be consumed within the license premises(meaning that  drinking shall not be carried out outside that area). That the liquor/spirit shall not be sold to any person below the age of 18years.

“That violation of any of the condition of this license shall render it liable of revocation and persecution. That the license shall be subjected to annual renewal”, it stated.

One of the women victims, Mrs. Hannatu James who spoke to our reporter said she has been in the business since 1994, adding that they relied on the sale of beer, liquor and palmwine for their children fees and feeding.

All efforts to get clarification from the council Chairman was futile as the chairman neither received calls nor respond to text put to him.

Buhari Hails Usman, Says He 'Reminded The World That Good Things Still Come From Nigeria'

President Muhammadu has described Kamaru Usman’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) successful welterweight title defense as a sign that good things and great people can still come out from Nigeria.

Usman had on Sunday defeated Jorge Masvidal in Abu Dhabi to retain the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight world title, scoring a unanimous points decision 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46 on the three judges’ cards.

While congratulating him for the win which he described as “emphatic,” Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, hailed the 35-year-old for making Nigerians proud.

According to the statement, “As the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, President Buhari commends the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria.”

The Nigerian leader said even as the COVID-19 pandemic has brought sadness to families across the world, Usman’s title defence has brought smiles and joy to Nigerians.

“While the global COVID-19 pandemic may have brought gloom to many families and nations, the President is delighted and gratified that our welterweight champion has lifted our spirits with another professional performance proving that things will surely get better at the fullness of time when we remain committed to our vision,” the statement read.

“The President wishes Usman the very best and more victories in his career and prays that like fine wine, he improves with age.”

“Gamebred (Masvidal) is the biggest, baddest dude out there right now and I had to take him,” said Usman after the fight.

“I know a lot of noise was made about him preparing on short notice but all these guys are preparing for one guy and that’s me.

“I’m just at a level better. I have more tools in the tool box and when I need to I can pull them out and use them.”